Any FSSAI licensed institution with defined premises and food handling activities managed by the campus establishment and/or run by third parties can apply to become a certified Eat Right Campus.
The ‘Eat Right Campus’ initiative by FSSAI aims to promote safe, healthy and sustainable food on campuses such as schools, colleges, hospitals, universities, workplaces, etc. across the country. The goal is to improve the health of people and the planet and promote the social and economic development of the nation.
On World Food Day, Dr Harsh Vardhan, The then Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, launched the ‘Eat Right India’ movement to raise awareness around food safety.
In 2018, India’s food safety regulator, Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the ‘Eat Right India’ movement to bring in a ‘new food culture’ in India which is both safe and healthy for consumption.
Right eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, have energy and feel good. These nutrients include protein, fats, carbohydrates, water, vitamins, and minerals.